Been Painting - Big Thanks to ajp99

sikelsh · 1st April 2012, 17:56

I put up a post asking for an old racer in the wanted section, and Alec (ajp99) responded, I popped over to Chester last week to collect the 80's Raleigh Winner and share a drink with him and 75 chat, members on this site are great folk.

Its looks in working order below, but it was fairly seized up

Spent most of the day fiddling with it

Sanding, spraying, greasing, oiling Loved it

Its not done yet, needs new tyres, gear cables and chain but getting there.

Thanks again Alec

sikelsh · 4th May 2012, 18:22

Not that anyone cared last time, but again thanks to Alec

Have now finished this bike

I have 3 events coming up a 30miler a 45miler and a 70miler!! and intend to use this bike.

So just to say, in these times of turmoil! this club is about its members, especially when they help out complete strangers like Alec did with me.

Simon

Ros3 · 4th May 2012, 18:25

Mate that is so cool. Me and my Grandpa had these bike's and they were great to ride. Nice job on the respray,, But maybe a little bit of Yellow on the back fork's would have looked good.. ?.

FLYER · 4th May 2012, 18:34

lookin goooooood

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I sense a rather numb rectum after .

sikelsh · 4th May 2012, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ros3

Mate that is so cool. Me and my Grandpa had these bike's and they were great to ride. Nice job on the respray,, But maybe a little bit of Yellow on the back fork's would have looked good.. ?.

Cheers

enjoyed doing it and I agree on the yellow, maybe a little tweak in future

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYER

lookin goooooood

.

I sense a rather numb rectum after .

Last event I did, it was the old ****** that was numb! seriously for 2 weeks felt like I was holding someone elses

Edit > new word for the swear filter Tod,ger

FLYER · 4th May 2012, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikelsh

Cheers

enjoyed doing it and I agree on the yellow, maybe a little tweak in future

Last event I did, it was the old ****** that was numb! seriously for 2 weeks felt like I was holding someone elses

Edit > new word for the swear filter Tod,ger

That saddle will in my experience [been a while] give you the ROBERT MITCHUM walk .

sikelsh · 4th May 2012, 18:55

My gate could do with improvement

dattrike · 4th May 2012, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikelsh

Have now finished this bike

I have 3 events coming up a 30miler a 45miler and a 70miler!! and intend to use this bike.

So just to say, in these times of turmoil! this club is about its members, especially when they help out complete strangers like Alec did with me.

Simon

At those distances check the UBP is ok, probably best to fit powerfolds
and do the air intake mod as well !!!

Good looking bike ditto the yellow on the back forks.

Good luck on the rides.

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sikelsh · 4th May 2012, 19:28

I tried the Air Intake mod, but I cant give up the ciggies

Thanks for the good luck wishes

ajp99 · 4th May 2012, 21:38

Hi Simon , brilliant , well done , almost (but not quite) makes me nostalgic for the numb bits ,I never could tell if I was holding someone else's as my hands were too cold !!!

. Best of luck on the rides . Alec

1st April 2012, 17:56	#1
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	Been Painting - Big Thanks to ajp99 I put up a post asking for an old racer in the wanted section, and Alec (ajp99) responded, I popped over to Chester last week to collect the 80's Raleigh Winner and share a drink with him and 75 chat, members on this site are great folk. Its looks in working order below, but it was fairly seized up Spent most of the day fiddling with it Sanding, spraying, greasing, oiling Loved it Its not done yet, needs new tyres, gear cables and chain but getting there. Thanks again Alec __________________ Si Kelsh Last edited by sikelsh; 1st April 2012 at 18:04..

4th May 2012, 18:22	#2
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	Not that anyone cared last time, but again thanks to Alec Have now finished this bike I have 3 events coming up a 30miler a 45miler and a 70miler!! and intend to use this bike. So just to say, in these times of turmoil! this club is about its members, especially when they help out complete strangers like Alec did with me. Simon __________________ Si Kelsh

4th May 2012, 18:55	#7
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	My gate could do with improvement __________________ Si Kelsh

4th May 2012, 19:28	#9
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	I tried the Air Intake mod, but I cant give up the ciggies Thanks for the good luck wishes __________________ Si Kelsh

4th May 2012, 21:38	#10
ajp99 Regular poster Rover 75 2.0cdt conn Tourer (55 Plate) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Stockport Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Simon , brilliant , well done , almost (but not quite) makes me nostalgic for the numb bits ,I never could tell if I was holding someone else's as my hands were too cold !!! . Best of luck on the rides . Alec Last edited by ajp99; 4th May 2012 at 21:45.. Reason: spelling

4th May 2012, 18:25	#3
Ros3 This is my second home Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cumnock Posts: 3,215 Thanks: 347 Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts	Mate that is so cool. Me and my Grandpa had these bike's and they were great to ride. Nice job on the respray,, But maybe a little bit of Yellow on the back fork's would have looked good.. ?.

4th May 2012, 18:34	#4
FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	lookin goooooood . I sense a rather numb rectum after .